A NEW generation of mothers is turning to the internet for parental and domestic advice, a new survey carried out by broadband company Plusnet has revealed.

Of the 82 per cent of mothers who go online rather than ask friends and family for help, 41 per cent shop for their families and 40 per cent do their banking digitally.

Asking over 3000 mums, the study found that a quarter of mothers consider themselves as “networking mothers” who use online forums and other social media to get parenting tips.

Well over a third of networking mums (39 per cent) seek medical help for their sick young online and more than half use the internet to research their children's homework. A significant number (51 per cent) spend their down time on social media sites such as Twitter and Facebook.

Speaking about the survey results, Dancing on Ice Star Jennifer Ellison said: “I personally really value being able to use the net to speak to my family when I’m away.

I personally really value being able to use the net to speak to my family when I’m away

Jennifer Ellison

"Doing Dancing on Ice has made me realise how valuable something like video calls are – it’s fantastic to be able to see your little boy as well as talk to him on the phone!

"I’m also a big fan of online shopping, it means I can spend more spare time with my family.”